GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |
| heed | to pay attention |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |